New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A3777

Introduced

2/22/24

Refer

2/22/24

Caption

Establishes food rescue hotline.

Impact

The bill mandates the Food Security Advocate to not only set up the hotline but also to engage in a comprehensive public awareness campaign. This campaign will utilize various media channels, including television, radio, print, and social media, to educate the public about the hotline's purpose and availability. The expected outcome is to improve food donation rates and encourage community involvement in addressing food security challenges.

Summary

Assembly Bill A3777 proposes the establishment of a food rescue hotline by the Food Security Advocate within the state of New Jersey. This initiative aims to facilitate the donation of large quantities of food from individuals and organizations to appropriate food banks and community organizations. The hotline is intended to streamline the process of food donations, ensuring that surplus food can be efficiently redirected to those in need while minimizing food waste.

Contention

While the bill may receive widespread support for its alignment with food security goals, potential points of contention could arise around the implementation and effectiveness of the hotline. Questions might be raised regarding the resources allocated for maintaining the hotline, the accountability of the Food Security Advocate, and how effectively the public awareness campaign will reach target audiences. Furthermore, there may be discussions about the potential overlap with existing food donation programs and initiatives, assessing whether the hotline addresses gaps or creates redundancies within the state's efforts to combat hunger.

Latest NJ A3777 Activity

View All Events: NJ 2024-2025 Regular Session A3777

Companion Bills

NJ S3336

Same As Establishes food rescue hotline.

NJ A4031

Carry Over Establishes food rescue hotline.

Previously Filed As

NJ A2199

Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by DCPP to provide information on resources available to victims and families.

NJ S1729

Establishes food rescue hotline.

NJ A2486

Requires development of online tax training for small and micro-businesses.

NJ A1492

Requires Secretary of Agriculture to establish Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program to reimburse school districts for costs expended in sourcing and procuring local foods for students; appropriates $4,500,000.

NJ A1658

Establishes Veterans State Government Fellowship program.

NJ AR81

Urges schools to implement share tables in order to reduce food waste and help alleviate food insecurity.

NJ A1861

Requires solid waste management district to develop strategy to reduce food waste; requires DEP to adopt certain rules and regulations regarding composting facilities.

NJ S3682

Establishes prisoner reentry peer support hotline.

NJ A2462

Makes $250,000 supplemental appropriation to New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders for pediatric clinical services at Tourette Syndrome Clinic of Rutgers University.

NJ ACR60

Urges United States President, Congress, and USDA to take steps to protect SNAP beneficiaries from fraud.

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